From Policy to Action: Leveraging the State of the States Report for Advocacy.

This article serves as a practical guide for how educators, policymakers, and stakeholders can use the State of the States Report to advocate for improved physical education and physical activity (PA) policies. The article includes detailed strategies practitioners can use to analyze their state's s...

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Publicado en:JOPERD: The Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance Vol. 97; no. 1; pp. 92 - 98
Autor principal: Paulson, Lisa
Formato: pictorial Journal Article
Publicado: Taylor & Francis Ltd Jan2026
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          Reports
          Physical Education and Training Standards
          Physical Activity
          Health Promotion
          School Health
          Implementation Science
          Child Advocacy
          School Health Education
          Political Participation
          Teachers
          Stakeholder Participation
          United States
          School Policies
          Social Justice
          Government Programs
          Financing, Government
          Medically Underserved
          Schools, Elementary
          Schools, Secondary
          California
          Canada
          Dashboard Systems
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